Thelma Williams, 38, of South Verity Parkway, was in Middletown Municipal Court on Friday for a preliminary hearing on a charge of making false alarms. But she waived her right to a hearing and the case was sent directly to a Butler County grand jury for consideration.

Judge Melynda Cook Howard set bond for Williams at $10,000 last week, but after questioning her about her ties to the city, released her on her own recognizance.

Williams said she has a job and attends church in Middletown. Her daughters were in court for the hearing.

“Things got out of hand, your honor,” said Jeff Milbauer, Williams’ attorney. “She is not a bad woman.”